The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which replaces the International Office of Vine and Wine, was created by the Agreement of 3 April 2001. The OIV is defined as an intergovernmental body of a scientific and technical nature of recognized competence in the field of vines, wine, wine drinks, table grapes, raisins and other products from the vine. In the area of his skills, his...

WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 193 member states.Its mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Its mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the...

The European Union is the world-leading producer of wine. Between 2014 and 2018, the average annual production was 167 million hectolitres. It accounts for 45% of world wine-growing areas, 65% of production, 60% of global consumption and 70% of exports.Since the first common market organisation (CMO) in 1962, the wine market has developed considerably. The latest wine reform adopted in 2008,...

The World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) is a group of government and industry representatives from the wine-producing countries of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Georgia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United States, and Uruguay. Founded in 1998, the Group aims to facilitate international trade in wine through information sharing, discussion of regulatory issues in wine markets, and joint actions...